Since we have been in Senga Bay, Malawi for our “all squad” month we have been facing spiritual attack. There are several members of our squad who have become sick or are dealing with emotional brokenness. A week into ministry with Zehandi our contact, Johann, announced that our ministries for the day were canceled and we were going to be ministering to ourselves. At first I was a little disappointed, that day my team and I were going to visit the local schools and observe their classes and minister to the children. But Johann knew exactly what my squad and I needed.
Throughout the day he gave a few sermons, we listened to some podcasts, did different exercises, and prayed for each other. Johann asked if anyone had any back pain. My hand along with a few others went up. He had us come into the center of the circle. He prayerfully selected individuals to pray for the people in the middle. They surrounded everyone except for me and began to pray. At first I wondered why I was the only one not being prayed for but then I closed my eyes and started to talk the Lord. About 5 minutes later I was still alone praying and couldn’t help but fall to my knees. I laid down all of my regrets and shame I have been carrying and surrendered them to the Lord. Right in that moment my hands were filled with Liz’s hands (an incredible daughter of God). She began to pray for me, she didn’t pray a single word about my back but instead poured out words that were directly related to everything I had just laid down to the Lord. She revealed a vision to me, “You are dancing with Jesus in the most immaculate sparkling white dress” that was the second person to share this vision with me. She than gave me words like bride of Christ, clean, pure, worthy, and forgiveness. It was game over for me, I broke out in tears. I literally felt all the shame I have been wearing release from my body.
During worship that night I was sitting outside singing and processing the day. In the distance over Lake Malawi was a thunderstorm. The entire sky lit up when the lightning struck. I was amazed by its beauty and all I could think of was how POWERFUL our God is. I looked up into the night sky and saw clouds everywhere. I also saw something like never before; the moon was shining brighter than ever and had an amber-gold ring around it. That was beautiful in itself but it got better. Around the gold ring were the colors of the rainbow. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I stared at this unbelievable sight for a good ten minutes expecting the colors to fade but instead they grew brighter. His MAJESTY is beyond jaw dropping!
Even in the storms and darkness of life He will provide you with His light. Even when life appears to be consumed by clouds His glory shines through. He is ALWAYS there, He is ALWAYS with you. You do not have to face the troubles of life alone! I encourage you to search yourself, whatever you are holding on to, lay it down to the Lord and become FREE.
“God’s art speaks of Himself, reflecting who He is and what He is like.” ~ Francis Chan
